Sentences with phrase «small claims counsel»

I can't comment on Quebec (sorry) but here are some initial observations about the role of small claims counsel here in BC:

Not exact matches

Thus, in Gradek the Court accepted the trial judge's finding that Mr. Gradek, due to language difficulties, required the assistance of counsel and it would be unjust to require him to bring his claim in the Small Claims Court where he would be denied costs that would partially offset the expense of retaining counsel (para. 18).

Mr. Aronie counsels and represents large and small clients in some of the country's largest and most prominent classified and unclassified Government contracts matters, including bid protests, claims, self - disclosures, internal investigations, DOJ investigations, and False Claims Act Investigaclaims, self - disclosures, internal investigations, DOJ investigations, and False Claims Act InvestigaClaims Act Investigations.

[9] In these circumstances, counsel for the plaintiff contends there was good reason to bring his action in this court as opposed to the Small Claims division of the Provincial Court.

This unreported judgment of the Ottawa small claims court contains an excellent summary of the case law relating to the standard of care required of litigation counsel.

By elevating the small claims court limit, we enable access to a simplified and affordable civil litigation mechanism to people who could never afford to hire counsel (a virtual necessity) to represent themslves in Superior Court case.

In my view, the main difference will be an increased amount of lawyers and paralegals in the small claims court, but in my opinion, having counsel or representation is a good thing and worth it if one can recover the full amounts owing.

Davis Wright Tremaine's government contracts counseling and litigation group regularly advises prime and subcontractors on administration, bidding, contract negotiation and formation, mergers and acquisitions, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) compliance, REA's, claims, dispute resolution, procurement ethics, internal investigations and mandatory disclosure and Small Business Administration (SBA) laws and regulations regarding its programs, including those specific to Alaska Native Corporations.

Community legal services at the University of Windsor plans to expand the number of review counsel «who will be able to work exclusively in the area of small claims, looking at consumer data issues and wrongful dismissal claims,» says Marion Overholt, executive director of Legal Assistance of Windsor, Community Legal Aid.

Is it suitable that counsel should have to seek directions of whether the dislcosure Rule every time they act in a Small Claims Court case?

Variations of this model include the creation of articling positions for duty counsel in Small Claims, Legal Corps dedicated to improving access to justice, clerkships in Family Court, and increasing funds to legal clinics in order to hire students.

She issued a small claims court action against a LawPRO defence counsel who had appeared before Rady, J. Counsel appeared before Little, J. on October 21counsel who had appeared before Rady, J. Counsel appeared before Little, J. on October 21Counsel appeared before Little, J. on October 21, 2011.

Where applicable, this deductible is a tax on damages, obviously intended to lower loss costs and thus premiums by discouraging plaintiffs and their counsel from pursuing smaller claims.

He also acted as lead counsel for the General Service Small / General Service Medium customer class in a multi-week hearing before the Manitoba Public Utilities Board for the first Cost of Service Review of Manitoba hydro in over 10 years, and is acting for acting for SNC - Lavalin as a plaintiff in a multimillion - dollar coverage claim as against its insurer with respect to an E&O claim regarding a major infrastructure project in Manitoba.

In 2008, Larry was appointed Queen's Counsel and a Justice of the Peace, adjudicating Small Claims cases.

Provides pre-claim and risk mitigation consultation for small firms and solo practitioners Lisle, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 16, 2012 — In an era of complex litigation, advice and counsel before a potential claim arises goes a long way towards mitigating risk.

Finally, proceeding with the Small Claims Court actions in the Superior Court in Toronto would place a burden on the franchisee because of increased cost in having to retain counsel and increased time in having the matters heard.

In 2008, Larry was appointed Queen's Counsel and a Judicial Justice of the Peace, adjudicating Small Claims cases.

Rule 8 (C)(1) states that «A natural person may appear pro se or by counsel in any small claims proceeding», which clarifies that they don't just mean «have at your side».

Presently, Justice Quince is on the executive counsel of the Appellate Section of The Florida Bar and is the Supreme Court liaison to the Small Claims Rules Committee and the Supreme Court Library Committee.

I also see the risk that costs penalties might not be delivered if plaintiff counsel does proceed in Supreme Court and gets only small claims awards, because a judge might view the plaintiff's fear of losing an advocate as «sufficient reason» to proceed in the only forum where an advocate is permitted.

Nate, what proportion of small claims court parties are currently represented by counsel?

It is also hardly clear that by excluding counsel in small claims matters (especially personal injury) that this will not drive more counsel - client cases to Supreme Court.

That tells me at least 75 % of BC small claims cases published on CanLII have at least one party represented by counsel.

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As duty counsel, RBC lawyers assist eligible individuals in a range of ways, from providing advice and assessing the merits of their cases to advocating at brief appearances in small claims actions.

Robin Largent has a regular presence in California state and federal courts and has been lead defense counsel and appellate counsel for large and small California employers in litigation (and arbitration) ranging from individual discrimination and harassment claims to complex wage and hour representative and class actions.